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I have had sociable and friendly cows walking next to me on both Via de la Plata (often) and Camino Francés (once), but they just wanted to be scratched on the head and patted on their flanks, and then they went back to grazing.
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When walking the Camino in Germany (King Ludwig’s Way) we were chased by cows. Fortunately we were able to put enough distance between us that they gave up, although I worried that my bright red raincoat might be an attraction on a dull rainy day.
We’re considering walking Le Puy to SJPP or the Northern route next year. Are unfenced, curious cows an issue on either of them? And what does a timid city girl do to avoid close encounters, or deal with them should they happen?
Thanks for your thoughts.
he was walking at the time with a New Zealander who just softly whistled and spoke to them, constantly and even gently moved them from the path.
Always talk to any animal you may meet , it will most usually put them at ease or at least calm yourself down
Oh no!........ She again started walking slowly, periodically checking to make sure we were following her. Yes, she was bringing us back to the safety of the herd.
Hungry cows associate people with feed and will come running to you for feed. If it's a herd, this is probably the case. If it's a single cow, there may be some aggression.
I worried that my bright red raincoat might be an attraction on a dull rainy day.
11) I am (We are) bringingFor those that plan to enter/reenter the USA note items 11 and 12 on the customs form. 6059B. I couldn't figure out how to include it here.
Your day will go a lot better if that overly enthusiastic official isn't a judge.Coming back from my two Caminos I never had a problem, but all it takes is to find one overly enthusiastic official to ruin your day.
When walking the Camino in Germany (King Ludwig’s Way) we were chased by cows. Fortunately we were able to put enough distance between us that they gave up, although I worried that my bright red raincoat might be an attraction on a dull rainy day.
We’re considering walking Le Puy to SJPP or the Northern route next year. Are unfenced, curious cows an issue on either of them? And what does a timid city girl do to avoid close encounters, or deal with them should they happen?
Thanks for your thoughts.
I find that fields of cattle do raise the stress level a bit. But there was only one section that I recall on the entire Le Puy route where I came across unfenced cattle. It was on the Aubrac plateau. They were big, beautiful animals, a gorgeous honey-brown colour, both cows and bulls. They appeared completed uninterested in me as I walked past. I also met a couple of them on a trail through a forest. I just went around them, and they paid no attention.
When walking the Camino in Germany (King Ludwig’s Way) we were chased by cows. Fortunately we were able to put enough distance between us that they gave up, although I worried that my bright red raincoat might be an attraction on a dull rainy day.
We’re considering walking Le Puy to SJPP or the Northern route next year. Are unfenced, curious cows an issue on either of them? And what does a timid city girl do to avoid close encounters, or deal with them should they happen?
Thanks for your thoughts.
Dairy cows are used to people as they get milked twice a day, mothers with calves can be protective so give them a wide berth and don't get between a mother and calf. Young bullocks can also be a problem so also give them a wide berth and never corner them where they don't have an escape route. Wave your arms at them and a tap with a walking pole can help if they get too close, I'd advise against running as this can scare them into unpredictable behavior and they can run a lot faster than you.When walking the Camino in Germany (King Ludwig’s Way) we were chased by cows. Fortunately we were able to put enough distance between us that they gave up, although I worried that my bright red raincoat might be an attraction on a dull rainy day.
We’re considering walking Le Puy to SJPP or the Northern route next year. Are unfenced, curious cows an issue on either of them? And what does a timid city girl do to avoid close encounters, or deal with them should they happen?
Thanks for your thoughts.
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